Linlithgow

/ (lɪnˈlɪθɡəʊ) /

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noun

a town in SE Scotland, in West Lothian: ruined palace, residence of Scottish kings and birthplace of Mary, Queen of Scots. Pop: 13 370 (2001)

the former name of West Lothian

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How to use Linlithgow in a sentence

They arrived at Linlithgow, where they halted, and the next day marched to Edinburgh.
Yorkshire Oddities, Incidents and Strange Events|S. Baring-Gould
The dominie of the school at Linlithgow, Ninian Winzet by name, had lost his place for being an idolater.
John Knox and the Reformation|Andrew Lang
Without delay, they raised their forces and came to Linlithgow, where the young Queen was kept.
The History of the Reformation of Religion in Scotland|John Knox
Mary came into the world on the 7th of December 1542, in the Palace of Linlithgow.
Life of Mary Queen of Scots, Volume I (of 2)|Henry Glassford Bell

Somerled had talked to Barrie about Linlithgow, doubtless in the hope of making her think of him when there.
The Heather-Moon|C. N. Williamson and A. M. Williamson